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Posted By DAM Firm | March 4 2016 | English

Do Drugs and Alcohol Affect Workers’ Compensation Benefits?

The use of alcohol or drugs can complicate a workers’ compensation case, but it does not usually prevent an employee from collecting benefits. Whether you are concerned about the prescription your physician gave you for chronic pain or you have a history of recreational drug and alcohol use, this is what you need to know….

Posted By DAM Firm | March 1 2016 | English

THE LAW ALSO PROTECTS UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS

Artículo 16-10 ¡No Se Deje! ® Immigration Consultant Gets 10 Year Prison Sentence For Defrauding Immigrants   Romina Aida Zadorian, doing business as RZ SERVICES, was charged with 106 felony counts including grand theft, forgery and identity theft as well as practicing law without a license and impersonating an attorney.  The criminal charges accused Zadorian…

Posted By DAM Firm | February 29 2016 | English

How to Prevent Workers’ Compensation Retaliation

In California, employees have the right to workers’ compensation benefits regardless of fault. An employer should never do anything to prevent workers from filing claims or punishing them afterwards. Even if a claim was denied or considered frivolous, an employer has no right to respond with negative actions. What Is Workers’ Compensation Retaliation? Workers’ compensation…

Posted By DAM Firm | February 24 2016 | English

HOUSING RIGHTS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE VICTIMS

Artículo 16-09 ¡No Se Deje! ® Domestic violence is one of the most serious and costly social problems in society today.  The National Center for Injury Protection Control reports that 1.3 million women per day are victims of domestic violence.  The U. S. Congress has determined that domestic violence is the primary cause of homelessness…

Posted By DAM Firm | February 24 2016 | English, Personal Injury

What Happens if I Get Worse After a Settlement?

Injuries can affect individuals in different ways. Sometimes, damages have certain short-term effects that change or worsen as time passes. If you have already settled your workers’ compensation case and are experiencing deteriorating symptoms, there are a few ways you can address your current situation. Compromise and Release Settlements If your original settlement is considered…

Posted By DAM Firm | February 18 2016 | English

IMMIGRATION JUDGE STOPS DEPORTATION

Article 16-08 ¡No Se Deje! Immigration Officials Violated Immigrants’ Rights Some time ago Immigration Judge Ashley Tabaddor stopped the deportation case against Gregorio Perez Cruz because agents of IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT (ICE) violated his Civil and Constitutional Rights.  Evidence presented to the Judge proved that armed ICE agents illegally prohibited workers from leaving the…

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